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Hantavirus: Passengers evacuate off MV Hondius in Tenerife

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 12:58
Germany and the US are among the countries sending aircraft to fly their citizens home. The ship anchored at a port in Tenerife.

The weaponization of shipping channels

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 10:43
The crisis around the Strait of Hormuz focused attention on other maritime chokepoints. Experts warn that waterways like the Taiwan Strait or the Strait of Malacca are increasingly being used as geopolitical leverage.

Data centers: Critical tech infrastructure under threat

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 09:40
Data centers are energy-intensive engines of growth, the backbone and hub of digitalization. Thousands of them are being built all around the world. The Iran war has shown how vulnerable societies are as a result.

Data centers: Tech boom with downsides

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 09:40
Data centers are energy-intensive engines of growth, the backbone and hub of digitalization. Thousands of them are being built all around the world. The Iran war has shown how vulnerable societies are as a result.

Pakistan: Car bomb attack at checkpoint kills 15

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 09:09
The attack occurred in Bannu district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, where militants drove an explosives‑laden vehicle into a police checkpoint.

Antisemitism in Germany, and the CDU's search for answers

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 08:56
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's CDU party has been struggling to find the right words on how it intends to protect Jewish life in the capital. A recent declaration does not go far beyond calling for "a clear stance."

Brazil judge suspends law that reduces Bolsonaro's jail term

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 06:37
Brazil's top court prohibited the implementation of legislation that would drastically cut former President Jair Bolsonaro's prison term.

Greek minister says mystery drone from a 'foreign state'

Sun, 05/10/2026 - 02:32
A Greek military source said the flying robot, found this week off the island of Lefkada, may have been Ukrainian. Kyiv has admitted using drones to target Russian oil tankers in the Mediterranean.

Putin says he thinks Ukraine war is 'coming to an end'

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 22:16
The Russian president made the remarks as Moscow and Kyiv observe a three-day ceasefire in their four-year conflict.

Hantavirus: Countries prepare to evacuate ship passengers

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 19:46
Germany and the US are among the countries sending aircraft to evacuate their citizens from the MV Hondius cruise ship. The ship is expected to arrive in Tenerife on Sunday morning.

Hantavirus: WHO chief reassures Tenerife residents as Spain prepares for cruise ship's arrival

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 19:46
The WHO chief has reassured Tenerife residents, as Spanish authorities prepare to receive the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak.

Hungary: Peter Magyar sworn in as prime minister

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 16:07
Peter Magyar vowed to implement wide-ranging reforms after winning a landslide election last month, ending Viktor Orban's 16 years in power.

Australian far-right party wins first lower house seat

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 16:03
The far-right populist One Nation party has won its first seat in Australia's House of Representatives.

Tariffs or not? How EU is dealing with US 'dealmaking'

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 15:39
Earlier this week, President Trump threatened European car makers with 25% tariffs before walking it back later in the week. How is the EU dealing with this unpredictability?

Germany news: Berlin advances Tomahawk, submarine deals

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 13:10
Germany is reviving its bid for US Tomahawk missiles, according to the Financial Times. Meanwhile, Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil is in Canada to strengthen ties, including a possible submarine deal. DW has the latest.

Germany news: Surf's up again in Munich!

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 13:10
The Bavarian capital Munich has long been an unlikely travel hotspot for surfers, and the Eisbach wave is open once again. Meanwhile, Germany is about to use all the resources it should have for 2026. DW has the latest.

Putin oversees scaled-back Victory Day parade on Red Square

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 12:15
Vladimir Putin has praised Russian troops fighting in Ukraine in a speech at Moscow's May 9 parade. The threat of Ukrainian attacks means tanks, missiles and other heavy weapons are absent from this year's event.

India news: Suvendu Adhikari takes oath as West Bengal's first BJP chief minister

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 11:58
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the swearing-in ceremony of Adhikari. Meanwhile, in Tamil Nadu, Vijay is still grappling with the numbers to claim power. DW has the latest.

Germany's sugar tax sparks 'nanny state' debate

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 09:39
Friedrich Merz's government has agreed to introduce a sugar levy on soft drinks as part of its health care reforms. Critics have called it disproportionate interference, but dozens of countries already have such a levy.

Journalist found dead in Colombia's conflict zone

Sat, 05/09/2026 - 06:45
Mateo Perez, a 25-year-old Colombian reporter, reportedly went missing on May 5 after being detained by guerrilla members at a roadblock.

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